Rob Garrett

Georgia

Contributing Writer at Athlon Outdoors

Contributing Writer at Gunsamerica Digest

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Articles

Smith & Wesson’s New Classic Chief: A True Roscoe

1 week ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Rob Garrett

According to the History of Smith & Wesson, by Roy Jinks, the idea for the Chiefs Special originated in 1949. C. R. Hellstrom asked the engineers to design a small frame revolver that would accommodate the .38 Special cartridge. The new frame was designated as a J-frame. This design consisted of a traditional double action revolver with a five shot capacity.
Remington 870 Rehab: The Resurrection Of The Gauge

2 weeks ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Rob Garrett

When I started my law enforcement career in 1978, we carried revolvers, 12 rounds of spare ammunition and a nightstick–more politely called a baton. We had no Tasers, pepper spray or patrol rifles. Instead, we had trusty Remington 870s we looked to any time we needed a little more. While checking out shotguns at the start of a shift and returning them after the shift was a hassle, I rarely took to the beat without one. Our Remington 870s were parkerized guns with 18” barrels.
Ultimate Nighthawk Custom 1911: The Cooper Classic Gets it Right

1 month ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Rob Garrett

Last year, Berryville, Arkansas, was a place of celebration. The great people at Nighthawk Custom celebrated the 20th anniversary of the company. To commemorate the occasion, Nighthawk Custom released the ultimate 1911 with the Cooper Classic. It has been a fast 20 years, and what started as a small custom shop with four employees has grown. Today, the company has 110 employees and offers over 45 different models of the 1911.
Kings River Custom Phoenix Fighting Gun – Good To Ride The River With!

2 months ago | gunsamerica.com | Rob Garrett

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes In early 2024, without much fanfare, a new 1911 shop opened in Berryville Arkansas, the Mecca of custom 1911s. Kings River Custom may be a new name in the business, but the founders have decades of experience building these pistols. They each share a common passion, to produce the best 1911 possible. KRC is unique in that it is an employee-owned business. Each person is personally invested in each pistol that goes out the door.
TESTED: Lipsey’s Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame

2 months ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Rob Garrett

A few weeks after the 2024 SHOT Show, I attended a media event a Lipsey’s Distributors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There, a small group of like-minded shooters gathered to get a first look at the new Lipsey’s exclusive Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry revolvers. We received an inside look at the product conception and release to market. In addition, we spent a day at the range with a stack of guns and a pallet load of ammunition.
The Counterintuitive Truth About Inventory Optimization

2 months ago | toolsgroup.com | Rob Garrett

/ˈɒptɪmʌɪz/verb1. make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource). (Oxford Languages)One of the biggest challenges in supply chain management is understanding counterintuitive principles—like the “bullwhip effect.” This concept is so difficult to grasp that a “Beer Game” simulation was created to show how minor demand fluctuations can wreak havoc upstream. Equally perplexing is inventory optimization. Many assume that increasing inventory is necessary to improve service levels.
Ruger LCR .32 H&R Magnum

Feb 23, 2025 | gunsamerica.com | Rob Garrett

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes In 2021, I reviewed the Ruger LCR in .38 Special for this publication. I found it a very capable revolver and was impressed with many of its qualities. However, it did not win me over, when compared to the Smith 642, that I had been carrying for years. However, a new model of the LCR may just do that very thing, the LCR in .32 H&R Magnum. So, how is there a connection between Ruger and these two companies?
Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs

Feb 7, 2025 | gunsamerica.com | Rob Garrett

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes In 2022, Colt shocked the market by reintroducing the Python. The return of the Python not only pleased old Colt enthusiasts but also introduced a new generation to the king of revolvers. In appearance, the new Python 2.5 Inch is almost an identical copy of the original. It retains the same graceful lines and famous vent rib that have endeared the Python to its fans. The Python 2.5 has some very significant improvements.
HK VP9 A1 – The New Duo For The American Market

Jan 3, 2025 | gunsamerica.com | Rob Garrett

in Gun Reviews, Handguns, Pistols Estimated reading time: 0 minutes As most readers are aware, until the new CC9, all of the HK firearms were the result of a request from a military or government organization. The VP9 series of pistols is no exception. In 2014, it was adopted as the standard service pistol, by the Bavarian State Police. The official designation was the P30X, but they changed it to the VP9 for the American market. The design of the VP9 was very advanced for 2014.
Is the .380 ACP Still Relevant?

Nov 22, 2024 | gunsamerica.com | Rob Garrett

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes The .380 ACP was introduced in 1908, with the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistol. The 1908 was the follow-on to the 1903 Pocket Hammerless that was chambered in .32 ACP. European countries designate the .380 ACP as 9mm Kurtz and, for many years, the caliber saw wide use as both a military and a law enforcement cartridge. Popular European pistols that used the cartridge, included the Walther PP/PPK pistols, HK4, and the Mauser HSc, among others.